The main aim of this book is to provide practical advice to designers of plated structures for correct and efficient application of EN 1993-1-5 design rules. In chapter 1 the purpose, the scope and the structure of the book is explained. In chapter 2 a rather detailed and commented overview of EN 1993-1-5 design rules is given following the structure of the standard. Shear lag effect as well as plate buckling problems due to direct stresses, shear forces, transverse forces and interactions...

The Animal Parasites of Man presents a comprehensive exploration of parasitology, encapsulating the intricate relationships between humans and their parasitic counterparts. This anthology employs a mosaic of literary styles, combining detailed scientific exposition with engrossing narrative accounts, to illuminate the often unseen world of human parasites. With each piece, the collection probes into the hidden challenges and implications of parasitic infestations, examining not only the ph...

The anthology, *The Animal Parasites of Man*, serves as an intricate exploration of the myriad ways in which parasitic organisms influence human health and biology. Through an impressive array of scholarly essays and treatises, this collection illuminates the complex interplay between humans and their microscopic adversaries across time. Each piece within this volume presents a unique narrative, combining scientific inquiry with historical contexts and cultural perceptions of parasitism. T...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 48th German Conference on Artificial Intelligence (Künstliche Intelligenz), KI 2025, which was held in Potsdam, Germany, during September 16–19, 2025.The 15full papers, 8 short papers and 5 extended abstracts presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. They focus on new research results on theory and applications in AI. The papers were categorized in the following sections: Full Technical Pape...

Capital Claims: Power and Global Finance analyses how global financialized capitalism operates and reproduces itself, exploring the remarkable ability of the financial sector to maintain its dominance through even the most severe economic crises.The book defines international financialization as a process by which the number and value, the tradability, and the enforceability of cross-border financial claims increase and are successfully defended against competing social or politica...

Human Parasitology emphasizes a medical perspective while incorporating functional morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology to enhance appreciation of the diverse implications of parasitism. Bridging the gap between classical clinical parasitology texts and traditional encyclopedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested in the medical aspects of parasitology and those who require a solid foundation in the biology of parasites. This fourth edition has been ...

This is the long-awaited third edition of this highly regarded comparative overview of corporate law. This edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the profound changes in corporate law and governance practices that have taken place since the previous edition. These include numerous regulatory changes following the financial crisis of 2007-09 and the changing landscape of governance, especially in the US, with the ever more central role of institutional investors as ...

This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations. - Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptiles and amphibians - Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians - Provi...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31th Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Canadian AI 2018, held in Toronto, ON, Canada, in May 2018.The 16 regular papers and 18 short papers presented together with 7 Graduate Student Symposium papers and 4 Industry Track papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The focus of the conference was on artificial intelligence research and advanced information and communications technology.

“Economists and the Powerful: Convenient Theories, Distorted Facts, Ample Rewards” explores the workings of the modern global economy – an economy in which competition has been corrupted and power has a ubiquitous influence upon economic behavior. Based on empirical and theoretical studies by distinguished economists from both the past and present day, this book argues that the true workings of capitalism are very different from the popular myths voiced in mainstream economics. Offering a ...

This book constitutes the conference proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis, which was held in October 2018 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The traditional focus of the IDA symposium series is on end-to-end intelligent support for data analysis. The 29 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. The papers cover all aspects of intelligent data analysis, including papers on intelligent support for m...

The first two decades of the twenty-first century have witnessed an influx of innovations and reforms in public financial management. The current wave of reforms is markedly different from those in the past, owing to the sheer number of innovations, their widespread adoption, and the sense that they add up to a fundamental change in the way governments manage public money. This book takes stock of the most important innovations that have emerged over the past two decades, including fiscal res...